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Zuhra Ramdan Agha Al-Awji Net Worth Biography

Zuhra Ramdan Agha Al-Awji Biography Zuhra Ramdan Agha Al-Awji (Arabic: زهرة رمضان آغا العوجي‎‎, Zuhra Ramaḍān Āghā al-`Awjī) or "Al-Khowja" originated from Turkey and was of the Turkish people. She was married to Libyan Muslim resistance leader Omar Shegewi and had three children Mohammed Shegewi, Hassan Shegewi and Idris Shegewi. Not much is known about her life before the execution of her husband in 1928, but it is known that she later moved from Hun to Tripoli and went on to establish the first private Libyan school in Tripoli "Madrasat Al-Areefa Al-Zuhra" (Arabic: مدرسة العريفة الزهره‎‎). This school started as a simple primary classroom for teaching Libyan females reading, writing and Qur'an. Later, it grew in size and expanded to include boys and was in direct competition with the other local primary schools that were established by the Italian colonial forces. Zuhra is known by many to be the first native educator in Libya and most certainly the fi

About Pastor Chingtok Ishaku (Biography) Net worth

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Pastor Chingtok Ishaku is passionate to lead worship with the knowledge of t: Christ, which is seen in His various teachings, conferences, and Worship seminars. He began an annual camp meeting that holds August every year. Chingtok got the call of God and has not relented since then. He served for many years under the ministry of His Spiritual father Chris Delvan Gwamma (New Life assembly, Kaduna) He is the senior Pastor of God Life Assembly; A thriving young church in the heart of Zaria. He is still reaching out through various mediums some include, the Project 7000, a campaign geared towards raising 7000 people to pray for Nigeria, Zaria Praise festival; an annual concert that gathers worshippers from the length of and breadth of Zaria in praise to Yahweh, And a monthly teaching tagged ‘The Whole Truth’ His   album ‘WORSHIP EXPRESSION’ and the single LION AND THE LAMB (Featuring Olumide Iyun and Nathaniel Bassey) has been a tremendous blessing to millions

About Eric Metaxas (Biography) Net Worth, Age

Eric Metaxas  is an American author, speaker, and radio host. He is known for two biographies, Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery about William Wilberforce and Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy about Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He has also written humor, children’s books, and scripts for VeggieTales . Metaxas is the founder and host of the NYC-based event series, “Socrates in the City: Conversations on the Examined Life” and the host of the nationally syndicated radio program, The Eric Metaxas Show. Born 1963, in New York City neighborhood of Astoria, Queens, Metaxas  grew up in Danbury, Connecticut and graduated from Yale University, where he edited the Yale Record , the nation’s oldest college humor magazine. Metaxas lives in Manhattan with his wife and daughter. .  He is Greek on his father’s side and German on his mother’s, while he was raised in a Greek Orthodox environment. . Metaxas was raised in the Greek Orth

About Femi Otedola (biography) Net Worth

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About Femi Otedola Femi Otedola Femi Otedola,  the son of Sir Michael Otedola, the former governor of Lagos State, was born in the year 1967 at Epe, Lagos State of Nigeria. He is married to Femi Otedola and they have four children,  including the British DJ and socialite, Florence “Cuppy” Otedola. Femi Otedola is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Forte Oil Plc. He is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of Zenon Petroleum and Gas limited. This company supplies most Nigerian powerful companies the fuel they use to power their companies including Cadbury Nigeria Plc., Coca Cola, Dangote Group, Nigerian Breweries, MTN, Unilever, Nestle, Guinness Nigeria Plc etc. Otedola is also the  founder of Atlas Shipping Agency, Swift Insurance, FO Properties Limited, FO Transport and Seaforce Shipping Company Ltd. In 2014, Femi Otedola was listed by Forbes as the number 29 th  richest man in Africa. Update: According to Forbes October 17, 2016 Post, the for

About Mark Angel (Biography)

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Do you love MarkAngel Comedy Skit, are you are fan; then you definitely need to read and know about MarkAngel Biography and his complete life history. Comedy is no science but an art of entertainment comprising of jokes and or satirical sketches intended to make the public, t:audience or fans laugh in which can be achieved in the form of t:television, t:theatre, t:film and or a stand-up comedy skit; and t:MarkAngel Comedy has proven to the country and beyond that they have what it takes to make you laugh out loud. Without a doubt MarkAngel biography and MarkAngel’s Comedy Skits has taken comedy into the next level, not just to the next level but Mark Angel Comedy has found their way to the top of the comedy skit chain in Nigeria. So far so good, MarkAngel Comedy is the number one talked about skits in t:Nigeria which make them the best. MarkAngel Biography and t:Emmanuella’s will amuse and surprise you in the sense that the way it all began, they never expected suc

About Mercy Johnson (Biography) Net Worth Movies

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Mercy Johnson Okojie, popularly known as t:Mercy t:Johnson, was born in Lagos on 28 August 1984, is a Nigerian actress who made her acting debut in the movie, “The Maid” in which she played the role of a possessed house help. Her t:performance in the movie shot her into the limelight and she has acted in other movies ever since. Mercy is a native of Okene in Kogi state, and comes from a family of seven children. Mercy reveals she got into the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) because she failed her University entrance examinations. Johnson has appeared in over 60 movies. Mercy has revealed that growing up was tough and had difficulties paying her school fees most times. She also reveals that she worked as a housemaid to survive. She was one of the inaugural winners at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards 2013 for her role in the comedy film “Dumebi the Dirty Girl”. Johnson won the 2009 African Film Award for best supporting actress. t:Personal life Nollywood

About Tonto Dikeh (Biography) Net Worth Movies

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t:Tonto Charity t:Dikeh, also known as Tonto Dike (born 9 June 1985), is a Nigerian actress and singer from Rivers State and is of the Ikwerre tribe. Dikeh is from a family of seven. In 2005, she competed against other contestants on a reality TV show called The Next t:Movie Star; she was the first runner up. Dikeh’s appearance on the show was as a means of getting closer to the “big time”, she says, and her start in the Nigerian movie industry came soon after. Dikeh says that after her second movie Holy Cross, more movie directors and producers were willing to cast her, and she has appeared in scores of movies since. Dikeh’s role in the movie Dirty Secret has generated controversy amongst Nigerians, because the movie contains nude scenes. While some criticize her role of being t:untraditional and un-African, others say that Dikeh is merely being professional. In January 2011, Dikeh took part in a charity fashion show in Lagos with t:Banky W., t:Omotola Jalade Ekei

About Ini Edo [Biography] Net Worth Movies

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Ini Edo is a t:Nigerian actress. She is truly a beauty in the Nollywood Industry. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 200 movies since that time. Edo is a Theatre Arts graduate of the University of t:Calabar. In 2008 she was married to American-based Nigerian businessman Philip t:Ehiagwina. In 2013, she was announced as judge for the Miss Black Africa Uk Pageant. Due to her philanthropic gestures, The United Nations appointed her as the United Nations Habitat Youth t:Envoy. She is a 2014 Giama nominee for best actress, t:female’s viewers choice and best comedic actact, also nominated for the bon awards, nollywood movie award, future awards, and lots more. Winner of the 2013 Nafca award for best supporting actress (weekend getaway) Divorce in 2014, Ini Edo marriage to Philip Ehiagwina ended. And rumours of her being unable to bear a child for him was cited as the reason for her divorce. She later came out to disprove these rumou

Funke Akindele Jenifa's Biography

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We combined the full biography i.e age, husband, net worth, school of funke Akindele a.k.a t; Jenifa in a video which you will surely enjoy watching. tap the above video to start watching

About Daniel Negari Founder & CEO, XYZ Biography

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Hello Guys, lets talk about the CEO of .xyz domain At 31 years years old, Daniel Negari is ICANN's youngest registry operator! As the Founder and CEO of XYZ , Daniel Negari is one of the youngest registry operators in the world. The company is unlocking new real estate on the web for the next generation of internet users, with new global domain extensions like .xyz , .College , .Rent , .Security and .Protection , .Theatre , .Storage , and .Cars, .Car and .Auto . Under Daniel’s leadership, .xyz has become one of the most popular domains in the world. .xyz domains are utilized by businesses and individuals in over 230 countries and territories, including influential adopters like Google’s parent company, Alphabet ( ABC.xyz ), MIT ( Engine.xyz ), the cofounders of Skype ( Starship.xyz ), the IBM Watson-powered Olli ( MeetOlli.Auto ), and Renovo ( Renovo.Auto ), the creators of the self-driving electric DeLorean. As an entrepreneur, Daniel is also an active real estate

Nkem Owoh Biography (Nollywood Actor)

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Nkem Owohis a popular Nigerian actor and comedian. He was born in Enugu Nigeria. After his primary and secondary school he headed to the University of Ilorin and studied engineering. Meanwhile during his university studies, Owoh began acting in various television and film productions. Owoh starred in the 2003 film Osuofia in London. He is also known for performing the song "I Go Chop Your Dollar" about advance fee fraud. The song was featured in the film The Master in which Owoh plays a scammer. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission banned the song. In 2007 Owoh was arrested in Amsterdam, Netherlands (Bijlmermeer neighborhood in the Amsterdam Zuidoost borough) as the result of a 7-month investigation by the Dutch police dubbed "Operation Apollo".Owoh was arrested while performing a musical show when the police raided the event and arrested 111 people on suspicion of lottery fraud and immigration violations. Owoh was

Genevieve Nnaji's Biography (Nollywood Actress)

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Genevieve Nnaji Biography Genevieve is a Nigerian actress who grew up in Lagos the commercial capital of Nigeria. The fourth of eight children, she was brought up in a middle class environment. Her father worked as an engineer and her mother as a teacher. She attended the Methodist Girls College Yaba, before heading onto the University of Lagos. While at the university Genevieve began auditioning for acting jobs amongst the many Nollywood projects. Born on born May 3, 1979, (in Mbaise, Imo state, Nigeria). In 2005 she won theAfrican Movie AcademyAward forBest Actress in a Leading Role. Continue reading aboutGenevieve Nnaji biographybelow. Genevieve Nnaji started her acting career as a child actress in the then popular television soap opera – Ripples at the age of 8. She also featured in several commercials some of which include Pronto beverage and Omo detergent. In 1998 at the age of 19 she was introduced into the growing Nigerian film industry with the movie – “Most Wanted”. As a

OMOTOLA JALADE BIOGRAPHY

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Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a popular Nollywood actress. She is married to Capt. Matthew Ekeinde and has 4 children. Apart from being one of the most successful Nollywood actresses, she is also a singer and is involved in extensive charity work in her home country of Nigeria. Her first role in a movie came in the film "Venom of Justice"(1995). Omotola J. Ekeinde burst into the Nollywood film industry with the movie "Mortal Inheritance" (1995) where she played a sickle-cell patient who fights for her life even when she knows she might not be able to live. At the end of the day, she has a baby and eventually lives. This film which received good reviews, won her awards for her role in the movie and is still known as one of Nigeria's best movies ever made. Ever since then she has not looked back and she has starred in blockbuster movies like "Games Women Play", "Blood Sisters", "All my life", "Last Wedding",My Story,The Woman i

SERGEY LETOV RUSSIAN MUSICIAN BIOGRAPHY

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Sergey Letov was born in Semipalatinsk, Eastern Kazakhstan, in 1956 and then lived in Omsk, Siberia, where lived his brother Egor Letov(1964 - 2008). Sergey Letov resides in Moscow since 1975. First public performance took place in The Central House of Artist in 1982 in Moscow (as a soloist with Percussion Ensemble of Mark Pekarsky). 1983-1993 - collaboration with Sergey Kuryokhin(duo, combo and big band 'POP MECHANICS'). Concerts with POP-MECHANICS and Sergey Kuryokhin - all over Soviet Union, Finland, Italy, France, Denmark. Since 1986 - collaboration with the Gypsy singer Valentina Ponomareva. Duo Ponomareva-Letov performed in USSR, Switzerland. In 1985 Sergey Letov has founded winds ensemble TRI-O(Arcady Shilkloper - French horn, Arcady Kiritchenko - tuba, euphonium, vocal, later - Alexander Alexandrov- bassoon, Youry Parfenov- trumpet). TRI-O performed at almost every jazz festival in USSR, since 1988 TRI-O played in Poland, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Lithuania (Vilnius J

Iyanya Mbuk Biography (Nigerian Music Artist)

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Iyanya Mbuk Biography (Nigerian Music Artist) Published:Jul 11, 2013by Nigeria Music NetworkFiled under: Artist Biographies-9,480Views Iyanya Mbuk's biography is showcased on Nigeria's Music Network. Born October 31st 1986 in Cross River state to a family of four, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk is a graduate of Business Management of the University of Calabar and co-founder, Made Men Music Group; his record label. Continue reading Iyanya biography below. Iyanya, at a tender age, started singing as a member of a children’s Choir in his church and at weddings before he got an offer to perform regularly at Channel View Hotel in Calabar, his hometown. Though Iyanya started singing professionally back in 2005, his journey to fame actually took a remarkable leap forward on December 7, 2008 when he won the first everMTN West Africa Project Famereality show and have since proved he has a deserving role to play in the Nigerian Music Industry by headlining a 16 state tour sponsored by Nigerian te

MoeLogo Biography (Nigerian Music Artist/Vocalist)

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BIOGRAPHY MoeLogo is a talented male vocalist who is fast becoming a household name within the music industry. Originally born in Lagos (Nigeria), he relocated to London with his mother and siblings and it was there he fell in love with music. MoeLogo grew up listening to the sounds of R. Kelly and Usher, who sequentially became part of his daily routine as he liked to imitate their techniques as a method to develop his own vocal range. At the age of 14 he became a member of his school choir as he enjoyed singing for fun; using that opportunity to explore and train his voice. In December 2010, he gained notoriety during a performance in Gambia with Jamaican reggae artistBusy Signal, winning a crowd of 60,000 people with his admirable panache and eclectic sounds. “The love and support I received from the trip was priceless” – MoeLogo. Having treasured this inimitable experience, his passion for music has grown effusively, permitting him to collaborate with some of the best Hip Hop a

Houston Grey Biography (Nigerian Music Artist)

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Slim Burna Biography (Nigerian Singer/Music Producer) Slim Burna's biography is showcased on Nigeria Music Network. Slim is a fast-rising Nigerian music artist who sings, raps,... Houston Grey Biography (Nigerian Music Artist) Published:Sep 24, 2013by Nigeria Music NetworkFiled under: Artist Biographies-987Views Houston Grey's biography is showcased on Nigeria's Music Network. The fast rising music star have released hit singles like Kalaku,Turn Me On, andShe's Burning. Nigerians and friends of Nigeria should look out for all Houston has to offer the music industry. Houston Greyis son and heir to the music gladiator Tony Grey aka “The Ozimba of Africa”. With a striking resemblance with his father, Houston has a strong drive and passion for music like his dad. Houston started singing from the age of twelve with the children’s choir till he became the choir master of the church senior choir. He is a graduate of Geography and Environmental Management, University of

Slim Burna Biography (Nigerian Singer/MusicProducer)

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Gabriel Soprinye Idaomienyenimim Halliday (born 11 April 1988), known by his stage nameSlim Burnais a Nigerian musician, singer, rapper and record producer. Halliday was born in Essex, and grew up in the capital city of Rivers State in Southern Nigeria, Port Harcourt. He entered the music industry as a record producer for Grafton Records before founding Street Rhymes in 2008. Gabriel Soprinye Halliday was born in Essex, England. He returned to Nigeria with his family when he was just two years old and was raised in Port Harcourt. By 1995, the Halliday household had moved from Trans Amadi and Eligbam to D Line where Gabriel would spend the rest of his childhood and teenage years. He grew up in a Christian household composed mainly of girls and is the oldest of three children with a step sister Francoise who is nine years older. Burna attended Tantua International High School and Ompadec science college where he played school soccer and was known for his prodigious heading ability. Hi

Zakhir Husain Biography

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Ustad Bismillah Khan Biography

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Ustad Bismillah Khan, one of India’s most famous Shehnai Player was born in the year 1913. This famous classical musician have performed across the globe and has a huge fan following. He was also awarded with the top four civilian award namely Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan along with the Bharat Ratna. He is considered as a gem of India.